- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Darien, IL
Eisenhower Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172145002411
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Jr High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 407
- students enrolled
Eisenhower Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Jr High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Darien, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Eisenhower Jr High School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 172145002411 · Darien, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark Delay School (453 students)
Eisenhower Jr High School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Eisenhower Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark Delay Sch
Mark Delay School
453 students
- This school
Eisenhower Jr High School
407 students
- Lace Elem Scho
Lace Elem School
377 students
What this shows Eisenhower Jr High School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eisenhower Jr High School compares
Eisenhower Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Illinois - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,616
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 14.6%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Eisenhower Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darien Sd 61 reports $26,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eisenhower Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Delay School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lace Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Jr High School
How many students attend Eisenhower Jr High School?
Eisenhower Jr High School has 407 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Darien, IL. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Jr High School is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Jr High School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Darien, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Jr High School?
Eisenhower Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eisenhower Jr High School rank among public schools in Darien?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Jr High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Darien, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Darien on the city page.
What other schools are in Darien Sd 61?
Besides Eisenhower Jr High School, Darien Sd 61 also operates Mark Delay School (453 students) and Lace Elem School (377 students). See the Darien Sd 61 district page for the complete list.